[nmushen]

Hello my name is Nancy.

The past year I decided to change careers. I have a BFA and I have decided to study Graphic Design on my own. I am completing some entry level classes in Tampa, FL in Adobe CS2.

I know have to try and find a entry level graphic design job. Does anybody have any work or know anybody who is hiring?

Thank you

Nancy

[valinors_sorrow]

Look to commercial printing companies and advertising agencies. The bigger ones are sometimes willing to take on "apprentices". It will help to amass a portfolio of sorts too. If you are at a loss for items to put in it, offer your talents to places (like nonprofit outfits and starter businesses) non gratis that could use your help and then include those as your starter pieces in your portfolio. I once got hired by a big client based on a very casual flyer I threw together for a housecleaning service for a neighbor's girl LOL Good luck!

[nmushen]

Thank You for your suggestions!

[airbats-goku]

I am a fully qualified designer and the best advice I can give you is to start your own business or move to a large city. I work at a small sign shop in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Sign shops are great if you get a good boss like mine and you get to do different jobs. I do designing for vinyl and digital graphics for signs and vehicles and I also design for a laser. I am learning to operate a router with my design capabilities as well. I am also involved in the truck aspect of my job installing these signs. Few designers get to do that though. My company also paints and refurbishes old cedar signs too so my fine art skills get used too. Digital photography is a great skill to learn as well. Best of luck to you in your future career. Remember, the true muse of the artistic designer is fun.:cool:

[nmushen]

Thank you for the advise anything helps. ;)